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10 Reason to Visit Silver Star Mountain Resort |
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Natural Snow Thanks to the Okanagan valley's unique microclimate, Silver Star receives over 23 feet annually of dry, featherlight, champagne powder snow. You’ll just feel the difference in the softness of the powder and the smoothness of the groomed corduroy. The comfortable daytime temperatures average -3 C (27 F), is cold enough to keep the snow light and fluffy, yet perfect for skiing, riding, and cross country skiing and winter activities. |
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| 2. | Variety
of Terrain Don’t be fooled by our good looks. There are over 2,725 acres of uncrowned terrain over two very different mountain faces - the Vance Creek and Putnam Creek. Serviced by the Comet Pack Express, Silver Star definitely has a dark side. Putnam Creek is thrilling. With over 60 runs serviced by the high-speed Powder Gulch Quad, Putnam Creek is renowned for deep powder snow, wicked diversity and vast terrain. Many of the black diamond runs are winch groomed nightly creating steep falline cruising. |
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Ski - in / Ski - out Accommodation The close and intimate ski-in/ski-out accommodations give a sense of community that prevails. Silver Star’s Victorian-themed, mid-mountain village offers charming, comfortable ski-in/ski-out accommodation for every budget. Visitors can choose from over 3,200 beds on-mountain, eight hotels and more than 100 vacation homes. |
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| 4. | Magical
Village Silver Star is place where Victorian heritage, genuine Canadian friendliness and service are as honored as the values of a time gone by. It's the size of your smile that counts at Silver Star. At night, Silver Star becomes a
fairy-tale village. A true winter wonderland – A Christmas
postcard that comes to life. The theme is inspired by a typical
nineteenth century |
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| 5. | Easy
To Get Here By car: Silver Star is easily accessible by all major routes from Vancouver , By Air: |
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| 6. | Family
Events and Activities Silver Star is well known for hosting fun-filled activities – imagine racing down the mountain on a tube at Silver Star’s ‘Focus on Family’, village come alive every night of the week with fun free events - carnival nights, fireworks extravaganzas, movie nights, and live entertainment - you can even enjoy hot chocolate and marshmallows by a roaring outdoor bonfire and watch a traditional game of ice hockey. |
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| 7. | Silver Star Ski and Snowboard school is regarded as At Silver Star we believe that all children are STARS! From our fun and caring staff, to our kids only beginner area we offer your children the best learning experience possible. At Star Kids, we also have a fully licensed daycare facility where kids from newborns to 6 years of age can enjoy their time on the mountain. |
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| 8. | Olympic-Caliber
Grooming Silver Star’s Bombardier BR 275 grooming machines are operated by |
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Winning Nordic Trails Ski-to / ski-from Nordic trails right from your door. With over 60 km of trails groomed every night to perfection for skate and classic techniques. The Okanagan snow provides exceptional glide for skate and classic techniques; making it easier and faster for skiers. The average temperature is -5 C, making long distance skiing more comfortable and allows for easy and consistent waxing conditions. |
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| 10. | Dual
Big White Ski Resort and Silver Star Mountain Resort have been under the same ownership for three seasons now. Exciting dual mountain packages are available to guests of both resorts. Imagine one lift pass accessing nearly 6000 acres of skiing and boarding, with over 220 runs, unsurpassed terrain and variety serviced by 20 modern lifts. In addition, helicopter shuttles are available between resorts, an exciting service that was the first of its kind in |
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